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Proverbs' Wisdom
By: Guest Author | September 22, 2008
In my last pastorate, I was invited to hold a monthly service at an assisted living center. Each time I led this worship gathering and preached, one faithful attendee came armed with her Bible and a frown. She would sit near the front and, as the service closed and I walked about to greet my [...]
The Bold Leadership of Women in the Bible
By: Dr. Mimi Haddad, President of CBE International | September 17, 2008
Last week we celebrated the political prominence women enjoy today as a direct extension of the gains earned for women by early evangelicals. The early evangelicals were some of the first to develop a whole-Bible approach in their advocacy of gender and ethnic equality—biblical ideals that propelled their work as suffragists, abolitionists, and evangelists [...]
One Evidence for Equality
By: Liz Sykes | September 15, 2008
According to the Australian Oxford dictionary, the word EVIDENCE is “anything that establishes a fact or gives reason for believing something.”While there are many evidences to show that equality among God’s children is a fact, one which comes to mind is the many descriptions given to those who follow Jesus and are his [...]
The Presidential Campaign
By: Dr. Mimi Haddad, President of CBE International | September 10, 2008
Regardless of your political affiliation or inclinations, the presidential campaign this year has been one of “firsts” for women. For the first time, the Republicans have selected a female vice-presidential nominee. The Democrats nearly nominated a woman as their presidential candidate. This is a year in which women have risen to unprecedented heights in this [...]
A Cello and a Subaru
By: Megan Greulich | September 5, 2008
In this issue you will find reflections on building your family's purpose, how to teach children about biblical equality, reflections on breastfeeding and God as our nurturer, and tips on equipping teenagers to be world-changers.
Oaks of Righteousness
By: Heidi and Jim Unruh | September 5, 2008
Our family’s sense of mission derives from Isaiah 61:1–3. Jesus cited this text as the foundation for his earthly ministry (Luke 4:18–19), and we have adopted this as a cornerstone passage that drives and guides the decisions we make as a family.
A Devotional for Families: Luke 8:40–56
By: Mary Stromer Hanson | September 5, 2008
“My daughter is dying; come heal her,” begged the father with his last breath. Jesus followed the man back to his residence. Jairus dared to calm his pounding heart. Then a woman threw herself at Jesus’ feet, sobbing.
Christ Comes to Make His Blessings Known, Far as the Curse is Found
By: Dr. Mimi Haddad, President of CBE International | September 5, 2008
An overemphasis on the nuclear family lacks biblical perspective. While marriage is sacred and parenting highly revered in Scripture, the family that the Bible deals with most often is God’s family—God’s New Covenant community.
Building a Strong Foundation
By: David M. Csinos | September 5, 2008
Even within churches, children and young people continue to learn about gender inequality through both obvious and subtle messages.
Taste & See
By: Kathy Nesper | September 5, 2008
Again and again, though it is not a step-by-step parenting guide, Scripture can bring practical insights through the ways God models parenting for us.